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Salmon Creek set to welcome Trader Joe’s on May 2: Clark County’s second Trader Joe’s grocery store, at 14007 N.E. 10th Ave. in Salmon Creek, will open May 2.
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/19/salmon-creek-set-to-welcome-trader-joes-on-may-2/
Quick Glance: New Trader Joe's Branch to Open in Salmon Creek on May 2
- After many years with only one Trader Joe's in Clark County, the company is planning to open a third branch in East Vancouver. The second location in Salmon Creek is expected to open on May 2.
- A brief opening ceremony will take place before the doors open at 8 a.m. The store will operate daily from 8 in the morning until 9 in the evening.
- Situated in the new Skyview Station at the intersection of Northeast 10th and 139th Avenues, the store spans 10,000 square feet. The management has hired 75 new employees and is transferring an additional 25 from other local Trader Joe's branches.
- The Californian grocery store will contribute all unsold yet usable products to various nonprofit and community organizations.
Seattle gave low-income residents $500 monthly, employment soared: A guaranteed basic income program pilot in Seattle gave 102 low-income residents $500 monthly ...
businessinsider.com/seattle-ubi-guaranteed-basic-income-low-income-poverty-housing-employment-2024-4
Quick Glance: Seattle supported the needy with monthly payments to combat poverty
- A pilot initiative in the Seattle area provided monthly payments to needy residents to reduce poverty. Employment within the group saw a significant increase, and many homeless residents found housing.
- Marie Kurose, CEO of the WDC, emphasized the importance of community investments and equitable solutions for existing barriers.
- Public and private partners such as King County, the Employment Security Department, and Chase Bank funded the program, with 88% of participants being people of color.
- The employment rate among participants significantly rose from pre-program to post-pilot stages. Additionally, participants noted securing better-paid jobs with added benefits.
US restricts drilling and mining in Alaska wilderness, angering state leaders: The Biden administration on Friday took steps to limit both oil and gas drilling ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-restricts-drilling-mining-alaska-wilderness-angering-state-leaders-2024-04-19/
Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months: Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/most-seattle-area-renters-report-big-rent-hikes-in-the-past-12-months/
U.S. blocks resolution for Palestinian statehood at the United Nations: The United States voted alone against a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/18/us-veto-un-palestine-state/
How King County’s $500-a-month guaranteed income program fared: A report on a King County basic income program found people secured more jobs ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/how-king-countys-500-a-month-guaranteed-income-program-fared/
Storm unveil their new ‘home’ at expansive new facility in Interbay: Storm co-owner Lisa Brummel led a 40-minute tour of an expansive new facility she referred ...
seattletimes.com/sports/storm/storm-unveil-their-new-home-at-expansive-new-facility-in-interbay/
U.S. vetoes Palestinian bid for U.N. membership - UPI.com: The United States blocked a U.N. Security Council resolution on Thursday to recognize the state of ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/19/US-veotes-Palestine-UN-membership/7301713493286/
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Bryan Kohberger, charged with 4 University of Idaho deaths, was out for a drive that night, his attorneys say
apnews.com/article/kohberger-university-idaho-students-killed-alibi-defense-8113a138563519aa4af36cf194b31c63
Quick Glance: Kohberger's Alibi Challenges Location of Idaho Student Killings: Attorneys
- Bryan Kohberger's lawyers intend to utilize cellphone tower data to dispute his presence at the scene of the Idaho student killings.
- Kohberger plans to challenge the prosecutor's case with expert analysis of cellphone tower data.
- His lawyers argue that Kohberger was not only absent from the crime scene but was also driving elsewhere.
- The defense plans to present their expert to substantiate Kohberger's alibi and provide additional crucial evidence.
Greenwood’s Gorditos celebrates 30 years of burritos as big as babies: This family-owned spot makes burritos so large that customers of the North Seattle ...
seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/greenwoods-gorditos-celebrates-30-years-of-burritos-as-big-as-babies/
U.S. vetoes proposal to give Palestinians full UN membership, 12 of 15 member countries vote in favor
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/palestinians/2024-04-19/ty-article/u-s-vetoes-un-resolution-to-recognize-palestinian-state-as-full-member/0000018e-f31e-dea6-ab9e-f39f36f70000
US accused of failing to act on reports of abuse by Israeli forces: Panel urged denial of Israel funds because of serious human rights violations but state ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/18/biden-weapon-report-israel-abuse
Election 2024 latest news: Biden seeks to bolster labor support with speech at union conference
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/
Israel reportedly strikes Iran with explosions heard over Isfahan: Iranian commander tells state TV no damage has been caused by apparent attack
middleeasteye.net/news/israel-iran-strikes-iran-explosions-heard-isfahan
Quick Glance: Israel's Strike in Iran: Escalation in the Region
- Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, a move that threatens to deepen conflicts in the region, as per a US official.
- The strike was not nuclear, and the US was informed in advance but did not endorse it, according to sources.
- Iran activated its air defense systems in response to the explosions near a military airbase, while tensions in the Middle East remain high.
- The situation escalated following Iran's direct attack on Israel, with ongoing tit-for-tat strikes signaling heightened tensions.
Can Israel embrace America’s vision of a ‘new Middle East’?: Israel must decide whether to take its place alongside Washington’s Arab allies in a “new Middle ...
csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2024/0418/israel-america-mideast-vision
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Meet the 2024 All-Metro girls basketball team, led by Manchester's Woolfolk, JR's Grant
richmond.com/sports/high-school/804-varsity-blog/all-metro-girls-basketball-mia-woolfolk-lanie-grant/article_1b399434-fb51-11ee-83e5-939d97dd899b.html
US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns: Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/us-reimposes-oil-sanctions-against-venezuela-over-election-concerns
The size of Washington State’s largest wind farm just got cut by 50%: Washington State's energy board cut the size of what would have been the state's ...
electrek.co/2024/04/18/washington-state-largest-wind-farm/
How oversupply is threatening Oregon's marijuana industry: Cannabis sales are falling as demand wanes from pandemic highs.
axios.com/local/portland/2024/04/19/oregon-state-cannabis-over-supply-retailers
Donald Trump Scores Win on Abortion: Polling conducted exclusively for Newsweek shows more Americans say states should decide abortion limits rather than the ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-scores-win-abortion-1891193
Clark County a generous place: Study finds county ranked 4th in state in charitable giving
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/17/clark-county-a-generous-place-study-finds-county-ranked-4th-in-state-in-charitable-giving/
Alaska Airlines briefly grounds all flights due to technical issue: Alaska Airlines briefly grounded all flights Wednesday due to a technical issue ...
apnews.com/article/alaska-airlines-flights-grounded-boeing-94da244ece3c2ceff2a98e8213ef24c4
C-Tran approves Vine extension to connect Vancouver Mall and Fisher’s Landing transit centers
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/17/c-tran-approves-vine-extension-to-connect-vancouver-mall-and-fishers-landing-transit-centers/
Serious allegations in the US Senate: Boeing engineer: "They bring out defective planes"
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Boeing-Ingenieur-Die-bringen-defekte-Flugzeuge-heraus-article24882065.html
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners
- Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.
- Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.
- After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.
- Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.
Plans for WA’s largest wind farm slashed in half: The council recommended that new turbines in the area should not sit within 2 miles of any ferruginous hawk ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/plans-for-was-largest-wind-farm-slashed-in-half/
Ukraine is trying to rally new troops. Vets say weapons are more urgent.: Ukraine is scrambling to bolster its defenses, and on Tuesday rolled out a new ...
csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2024/0417/Ukraine-is-trying-to-rally-new-troops.-Vets-say-weapons-are-more-urgent
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All 61 Seattle-area independent bookstores our writer has been to (so far): Get to know 61 of Seattle's independent bookshops with this interactive map.
seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/all-61-seattle-area-independent-bookstores-our-writer-has-been-to-so-far/
Deadly discovery of 'Vampire' bacteria : Have you ever heard about the vampire bacteria that feast on human blood? Researchers at Washington State ...
wionews.com/videos/deadly-discovery-of-vampire-bacteria-712436
Amid concerns about kids and guns, some say training is the answer : The number of U.S. children dying from gunshot wounds has climbed in recent years ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1245217030/kids-guns-violence-training-shooting-firearms
Storm embrace their rebellious side with new alternate jersey: The Storm upgraded their popular black alternate jerseys with their new Rebel Edition ...
seattletimes.com/sports/storm/storm-embrace-their-rebellious-side-with-new-alternate-jersey/
Letter: It’s time America let Israel proceed at its own risk and its own expense: Letter: It’s time America let Israel proceed at its own risk and its own ...
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/04/18/letter-its-time-america-let-israel/
Japan 'two-faced' for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-two-faced-seeking-closer-ties-while-warning-china-threat-chinese-state-2024-04-18/
Amazon to push cashierless shopping tech into more third-party stores, while backing off itself
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/amazon-push-cashierless-shopping-tech-into-more-third-party-stores-while-backing-2024-04-17/
UW attempts to restructure Husky Stadium debt as Big Ten move looms: UW is "evaluating options" for refinancing Husky Stadium debt ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/18/pac-12-finances-washington-attempts-to-restructure-stadium-debt-as-big-ten-move-looms/
Senior Living in Seattle, Washington for 2024 | US News: Find the best Seattle, WA senior living communities. See photos, ratings and reviews from residents and ...
health.usnews.com/best-senior-living/location/seattle-wa
U.S. athletes praise Paris Games prize money plan: World Athletics' (WA) plan to offer prize money to Olympic gold medallists is a much needed step in the right ...
reuters.com/sports/athletics/us-athletes-praise-paris-games-prize-money-plan-2024-04-17/
NFL Draft 2024: 10 potential Patriots edge defender picks: The Patriots re-signed Anfernee Jennings and Josh Uche in free agency this offseason ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/nfl-draft-2024-10-potential-patriots-edge-defender-picks/
What a relief: U District may at last get public restrooms: The Low Income Housing Institute plans to build street-facing public restrooms into a new apartment ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/seattles-university-district-may-at-last-get-public-restrooms/
Say goodbye to foam coolers, takeout containers. WA ban starts in June: The prohibition on the sale and distribution of foam products like coffee cups ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/say-goodbye-to-foam-coolers-takeout-containers-wa-ban-starts-in-june/
Quick Glance: Foam Coolers, Takeout Containers Banned in Washington from June 1
- Foam takeout containers will be banned in Washington starting June 1.
- The ban also includes single-use foam coolers and other products made from the material.
- Environmental group Oceana calls for a nationwide ban on foam.
- Washington offers a variety of alternatives to foam food containers.
Nikki Haley joins conservative Washington-based think tank Hudson Institute - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/17/Nikki-Haley-Hudson-Institute/7211713375507/
PeaceHealth nurses picket Vancouver hospital, demanding safe staffing and fair wages
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/18/peacehealth-nurses-picket-vancouver-hospital-demanding-safe-staffing-and-fair-wages/
A crown prince visits Seattle : Norway's crown prince talked with Washington leaders on how his country and our state can collaborate on opportunities in green ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/norways-crown-prince-to-visit-seattle-to-discuss-sustainability/
Seattle teacher put on leave over remarks on Oct. 7 attack: Ian Golash, a teacher at Chief Sealth International High School, said in a video that the attack was ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/education/sps-teacher-put-on-administrative-leave-over-comments-on-oct-7-attacks/
Exclusive | Inside Amazon’s Secret Operation to Gather Intel on Rivals: Staff went undercover on Walmart, eBay and other marketplaces as a third-party seller ...
wsj.com/business/retail/amazon-secret-operation-intel-rivals-eb82ea3c
How to get the most for your money at a Seattle Mariners game: No matter how well the M’s are playing, going to a game is great fun. Here's how to save on food ...
seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/how-to-save-money-on-food-drinks-and-more-at-a-seattle-mariners-game/
What Seahawks’ front office and scouting staff are saying about the NFL draft: The Seahawks took a new approach to talking about the NFL draft as front-office ...
seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/what-seahawks-front-office-and-scouting-staff-are-saying-about-the-nfl-draft/
US auto sector 'whipsawed' by politicians, Ford chairman says: The U.S. auto industry needs regulatory certainty from politicians in Washington and the back and ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-auto-sector-whipsawed-by-politicians-ford-chairman-says-2024-04-17/
Education levels among Washington workforce falling short of labor market demand: Washington employers will need more educated workers over the next several ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/18/education-levels-among-washington-workforce-falling-short-of-labor-market-demand/
7-round NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 257 picks: How will this year's NFL Draft play out? Here's one guess at every pick, across all seven rounds.
theathletic.com/5418352/2024/04/17/nfl-mock-draft-2024-full-seven-rounds-dane-brugler/
Here are the secrets of successful Seattle neighborhood bookstores: For five years, writer Paul Constant has profiled dozens of Seattle-area independent ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/here-are-the-secrets-of-successful-seattle-neighborhood-bookstores/
Clemson, South Carolina football in same division? It would happen in ‘Super League’ plan
kentucky.com/sports/article287769290.html
Reuters: Kremlin clamps down on officials' travel over state secret fears: Pressure is being placed on all government ministries by Russia’s Federal ...
kyivindependent.com/reuters-paranoid-kremlin-clamps-down-on-officials-travel-over-state-secret-fears/
WSU professor warns of fire blight antibiotic resistance: MOSES LAKE — Frank Zhao, a professor of plant pathology at Washington State University ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/18/wsu-professor-warns-of-fire-blight-antibiotic-resistance/
UW’s Devin Culp opened eyes at the NFL combine. Will he get drafted?: Washington tight end Devin Culp didn't even know if he was going to receive an invite to ...
seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uws-devin-culp-opened-eyes-at-the-nfl-combine-will-he-get-drafted/
10 hottest concerts hitting the Seattle area in the coming weeks: From the Monroe singer-songwriter sweeping the pop charts to enduring rock giants ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/10-hottest-concerts-hitting-the-seattle-area-in-the-coming-weeks/
Turning Point Action Official Resigns After Election Fraud Allegation: Arizona Rep. Austin Smith and leader with Turning Point Action resigned from the org ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/turning-point-action-austin-smith-resigns-election-fraud-1235007191/
Middle East conflict: Qatar wants to rethink its role as mediator: Criticism from US politicians of the emirate's role in the Middle East conflict is poorly ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/katar-usa-hamas-nahostkonflikt-1.6563550
Instacart is adding miles to Seattle deliveries due to the gig pay law: Instacart is adding miles to some Seattle deliveries to avoid stores within city limits — ...
businessinsider.com/instacart-adding-miles-to-seattle-deliveries-gig-work-pay-law-2024-4
Democratic Convention organizers leaning on locals to handle possible migrant surge in August
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/democratic-convention-organizers-leaning-on-locals-to-handle-possible-migrant-surge-in-august/
Ethics questions brewing with sale of Seattle council member’s beer business: A deal between one of the state’s largest hospitality groups and a major brewery ...
seattletimes.com/business/seattle-hospitality-giant-buys-into-city-councilmembers-fremont-brewing/
Gabrielle Zevin discusses video games as art, relationships and success: The "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" author will speak at Town Hall ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/gabrielle-zevin-discusses-video-games-as-art-relationships-and-success/
Northbound I-5 Bridge lanes will close Saturday night for inspection: All northbound lanes of the Interstate 5 Bridge will be closed from 11 p.m. Saturday to 7 a ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/17/northbound-i-5-bridge-lanes-will-close-saturday-night-for-inspection/
Seattle police shoot, kill person at DoubleTree hotel in Tukwila: Two officers shot and killed a person being investigated for crimes against children ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/seattle-police-shoot-kill-person-at-doubletree-hotel-in-tukwila/
Washington Post editorial board endorses Alsobrooks in Maryland Senate primary: The Washington Post editorial board announced Thursday it’s endorsing Prince ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4603754-washington-post-editorial-board-endorses-alsobrooks-in-maryland-senate-primary/
How a Seattle doctor and patient transformed the treatment of kidney disease : The Northwest Kidney Centers celebrated its 62nd anniversary with the opening of ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/light-overcame-darkness-for-seattles-pioneer-kidney-patient-clyde-shields/
North Cascades Highway is opening a little early this year: North Cascades Highway is set to reopen for the season at 10 a.m. Friday after being closed since ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/north-cascades-highway-is-opening-a-little-early-this-year/
Iraqi PM discusses regional turmoil and his country's partnership with the U.S.
pbs.org/newshour/show/iraqi-pm-discusses-regional-turmoil-and-his-countrys-partnership-with-the-u-s
Tammy Baldwin fights to maintain appeal in rural Wisconsin amid Democratic slide: In rural Wisconsin, dairy farmer Randy Roecker is struggling — but while he ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/tammy-baldwin-fights-maintain-appeal-rural-wisconsin-democratic-slide-rcna147901
WA declares statewide drought emergency following poor snowpack: Officials are bracing for a dry summer as snowpack, which the state relies on for drinking water ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-declares-statewide-drought-emergency-following-poor-snowpack/
Seattle mayor to push for quicker demolition of ‘public nuisance’ buildings: There has been an increase in fires at vacant properties, prompting a proposal that ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-mayor-to-push-for-quicker-demolition-of-public-nuisance-buildings/
Iranian attack on Israel: USA and Great Britain decide on sanctions against Iran: The United States and Great Britain impose sanctions on Iran because of the ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/usa-und-grossbritannien-beschliessen-sanktionen-gegen-den-iran
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See the nuances of UW's cherry blossoms in a whole different light : In this interesting view of our beloved cherry blossoms, predaylight darkness gives us a ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/see-the-nuances-of-uws-cherry-blossoms-in-a-whole-different-light/
Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick cars due to loss of drive power risk
seattletimes.com/business/ford-recalls-over-456000-bronco-sport-and-maverick-cars-due-to-loss-of-drive-power-risk/
Maine Joins National Popular Vote Compact: In voting news, Maine has become the latest state to join the National Popular Vote compact ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/headlines/maine_joins_national_popular_vote_compact
Mobile advocates hope to secure Summer EBT meal money for kids next summer: Alabama won't participate in the new summer food money program this year ...
al.com/news/mobile/2024/04/mobile-advocates-are-hoping-to-secure-summer-ebt-meal-money-for-kids-next-summer.html
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Record Store Day 2024 includes releases from historical Seattle jazz shows: This Record Store Day, April 20, two releases feature historical Seattle concerts ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/record-store-day-2024-includes-releases-from-historical-seattle-jazz-shows/
The Seasons' Canon Felt Like a Religious Experience: Best Seats Are the Cheap Seats
thestranger.com/dance/2024/04/17/79468879/the-seasons-canon-felt-like-a-religious-experience
GOP lawmakers skip vote on clean water funding to head to D.C. fundraiser: Republicans who skipped a special meeting called by Gov. Tony Evers on releasing funds ...
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/17/gop-lawmakers-skip-vote-on-clean-water-funding-gop-lawmakers-skip-vote-on-clean-water-funding-to-rai/73354771007/
Starbucks is redesigning its plastic cups to trim its environmental footprint: The coffee maker stopped using plastic straws for its iced coffee cups in 2020
qz.com/starbucks-new-coffee-cups-carbon-emmissions-1851420550
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LA Comic Logan Guntzelman's Potent Punch Lines Sneak Up on You: Logan Guntzelman performs at Here-After Friday, April 19.
thestranger.com/comedy/2024/04/18/79468634/the-anti-jim-carrey
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